N1,N4-Dimethyl-N1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-3-nitro-1,4-phenylenediamine from Germany
This dimethyl-substituted nitro-phenylenediamine with a hydroxyethyl group on N1 is one of the specifically named compounds in HTS 2922.19.3300. It qualifies as an aromatic amino-alcohol under heading 2922, their ethers/esters/salts, for use in custom hair colorant formulations. The classification follows chapter note prioritizing latest numerical heading for multi-function compounds.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Ensure batch certificates specify isomer purity to distinguish from other positional nitro isomers
• Package with stabilizers only if necessary for transport per chapter note (e)(f); document rationale
• Watch for REACH/TSCA alignment if transshipping from EU; pre-register if novel